Yahoo News All the questions we have after the Call The Midwife season 9 finale
Just like that, Call The Midwife season nine is over. The run of episodes has featured joy thanks to the blossoming romance of Nurse Lucille (Leonie Elliott) and Cyril (Zephryn Taitte) as well as despair due to the prospect of little May leaving the Turner family and health problems for Nurse Valerie's imprisoned grandmother.
The series finale, which aired on BBC One on 23 February, was a tear-jerker that left fans feeling heartbroken.
It was hailed for its sensitive handling of Ann Mitchell's character Elsie Dyer battling against cancer of the oesophagus, while being cared for by her distraught niece, Jennifer Kirby's Nurse Valerie.
"This broke our hearts but so beautiful," one fan tweeted after Elsie's tragic death.
Another added: "I am in bits after #CallTheMidwife. Best show on television. We've all had an Elsie Dyer in our life, and so many of us know the pain of losing them."
While Elsie's departure from the show was definite, there are lots of questions remaining ahead of the upcoming season ten. Here's what we need to know...
Will Nonnatus House close its doors?
Throughout the ninth series, Sister Julienne (Jenny Agutter) was dealing with the threat of hard times ahead for the order of Nonnatus House. This came to a head in the finale when she was told her overall spending budget was to be halved while the rent for Nonnatus House was set to sky-rocket. Despondent, she told her fellow Sister and Midwives, who came to the rescue. After Sister Monica Joan (Judy Parfitt) discovered a stash of letters dating back to the 1920s, proving how much the community relies on Nonnatus House, Nurse Trixie (Helen George) gave an impassioned speech that resulted in the full budget being restored. However, they were told this reprieve was time limited to just 12 months. Does this mean that next series we'll see the end of the order? Let's hope not.
Will Dr McNulty return to work with Dr Turner?
Despite being a popular addition to Nonnatus House, Dr Turner's surgery and fans of Call The Midwife, Dr Kevin McNulty (Lee Armstrong) was deeply troubled and masking a prescription drug addiction. When he overdosed in the season nine finale and Dr Turner finally realised the extent of Dr McNulty's issues, he and Shelagh (Laura Main) were on-hand to offer support. They spoke with Kevin about how he'd be going to a clinic to receive help and didn't rule out the prospect of him getting back to work someday. But will he return to Poplar and serve the community with the women of Nonnatus?
Will Lucille and Cyril finally be together?
Ever since the lovely Cyril came on the scene, it's been clear he and Lucille share a special connection, however due to their busy work schedules, it's not been smooth sailing for their romance. After what felt like forever, the pair finally rekindled their blossoming relationship towards in the middle of series nine and in the finale, Cyril at last confessed his love. When we meet them again will they be going strong and preparing for wedding? Or will their work lives continue to take precedent?
Will Valerie stay in Poplar?
After the death of her imprisoned grandmother, Valerie was clearly devastated and will presumably need some time to process her grief. Prior to Elsie's death, Sister Julienne told Val that she could take compassionate leave to care for her grandma, but as of yet we don't know if she'll be taking time away from Nonnatus House now that Elsie's gone. Given Val was raised by her grandma in Poplar, the area holds many bittersweet memories. Will she take some time away? Or will the call of duty to help the families she cares for be too strong?
Will Call The Midwife be back again?
The answer to this, of course, is yes! The show has confirmed we'll be seeing a Christmas special in late 2020 (set in Poplar rather than elsewhere) and a tenth series following on in early 2021. While details of the upcoming season are sketchy at this stage, we can assume we'll be in for loads more drama, laughs and tears.
Call The Midwife will return to BBC One.
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